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Meet Scott Huguely, Head of DC Sales

Our Team is what keeps the gears turning at National Lumber. As such, it’s our pleasure to get to highlight the fantastic people who work for our company. Today, we’d like to introduce to you all Scott Huguely, head of our DC Sales Division. With the opening of our new DC metro area location in […]

How to Choose the Right Marvin Windows Collection for Your Project

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“Character” is a word that homebuilders often use to describe what differentiates one project from others. For so long, practicality and cost-efficiency were guiding principles of design, and character could be harder to come by. Today, builders are able to blend style with practicality and longevity in new and interesting ways. Marvin Windows are a […]

New Chevy Chase Showroom

For over 1oo years, National Lumber has been providing building materials to clients across Maryland and the DC metro area. We want to make sure our services are as convenient and accessible to contractors and homeowners across the region. For this reason, we are excited to announce the opening of our new Chevy Chase Showroom […]

National Lumber Website Redesign

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The team at National Lumber is excited to announce our new, redesigned website. This redesign is built to help you find what you need online with ease, and to be able to put in product orders, get design inspiration, and stay up to date on news. Let’s take a look at some of the changes […]

Composite Decking vs Wood: The Advantages of Trex Decking in Maryland

With warmer weather in full swing, many of us start shifting our attention to the outdoor spaces of our homes, and what improvements can be made. Throughout the Baltimore and DC areas, decks are becoming a more common feature to help create an inviting home environment and way to make the most of the great […]

5 Great Ideas for Decks in Maryland

When you think of a deck for your home, you might imagine some traditional square of wood without much charm or character. The truth is that modern decking has adjusted to meet the creativity of builders and the vision of homeowners. From rethinking materials to changing how your outdoor space is utilized, there’s no better […]

Recent Projects: The Open Floor Plan and Polished Bath

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Watch any home improvement show or take a quick glimpse into any recent home buyer’s ‘must have’ list and you’ll see a common thread: a request for an open floor plan. Open floor plans have been at the forefront of interior design priority lists for years, allowing homeowners the space and set-up they need to […]

National Lumber Company Celebrates 100 Years in Baltimore City

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Serving the Baltimore Building Community for One CenturyThis year the National Lumber Company celebrates 100 years of serving the Baltimore building and construction community. Originally founded in 1919 in Baltimore’s Little Italy neighborhood by Russian immigrant Alexander Fruman– the business met the growing need for custom-made window and door sashes. The first three employees, Alexander […]

National Lumber Featured in Baltimore Heritage

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As a proud Maryland institution, National Lumber has been serving the Baltimore area for a century. In honor of celebrating our 100 year anniversary this year, we like to look back at our roots, starting with Alexander Fruman’s emigration to Baltimore in 1917, followed by the store opening in 1919 near the Little Italy neighborhood. […]

Celebrating 100 Years in Business!

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Save the Date, October 4, 2019 from 1-4pmHave you claimed your ticket yet? We’re celebrating 100 years (yes, 100!) of serving the Baltimore community. Join us for an open-house party with food, friends and fun. Stop by at your convenience and meet the team, vendors and customers who have made this milestone possible!RSVP here!18%

Kitchen DEsigner

Laura brings 18 years of experience to our kitchen design team. She helps customers build exceptional kitchen spaces down to the finest details. 

Every client has unique needs, and Laura enjoys the puzzle of figuring out how to fulfill them. She combines her technical abilities with her background in interior design to balance functionality and beauty.

She listens to her clients to help them narrow down their choices and presents a curated selection to make the process less overwhelming. Laura finds creative solutions to check off their wish list while keeping them on budget.

Her personal favorite design trend is a transitional style with a hint of traditional details. She loves the mix of painted colors and the textures and variations of natural woods. However, the best
part of her job is the opportunity to work in every design style
and come up with different combinations of styles, materials,
and finishes executing her client’s unique vision.

Personally, she loves everything involving water- the ocean, pools, boating, and long baths.
She also enjoys anything with a story- books, movies, shows, etc.
Her newest hobby is attempting to have as much fun cooking as she does exploring new restaurants.

Kitchen DEsigner

With over 15 years of experience, LindaRose brings deep knowledge of how to achieve beautiful kitchen designs at the right price. 

For LindaRose, listening to a client’s needs is paramount to achieving a great design. Creativity is key to kitchen design, requiring out-of-the-box thinking to achieve an excellent final product. 

Some of her favorite design trends she introduces to clients include transitional, clean lines, and dark islands with light perimeters. 

Before entering the world of kitchen design, she spent 20 years in theatre as a singer and actor, working in notable local theatres like Round House and Everyman.

In her free time, she enjoys other creative endeavors such as working with textiles including quilting, embroidery, and weaving. 

Kitchen DEsigner

Rick Bechtel is an industry expert with 7+ years as a kitchen designer. He brings unique insights to design thanks to his 15 years as a carpenter and contractor.

Rick believes in the importance of listening to the needs of the clients he works with. Utilizing his experience s a carpenter and contractor, he strives to make every layout as economical as possible through wise cabinet selection. 

Rick makes informed suggestions for products or features that can improve the cooking experience. He’s an expert in taking the dream items clients identify online or in showrooms and introducing options that better fit their design needs and are less cost prohibitive.

As a designer, he’s an expert on contemporary or transitional styles, light colors, and wood accents. 

Rick is passionate about woodworking and contracting but transitioned his career to spend more time with his children. He enjoys projects around his (or his children’s) house, and weekend trips with his wife.